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Oil consumption issue, advice on the engine oil additive to use

  

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Hello,

‘15 Scion xB around 100k miles, burning lots of oil due to manufacturing issue, burns approx. 2+ quarts every three weeks. 
Bought this liqui-moly that you add to the engine oil, heard good things about this additive. Some of these additives you need to drain the oil and refill with new one, but this specific one with the link listed below doesn’t say you have to flush it and that’s what I wanted since the oil has been recently changed. Since vehicle mostly has not been driven and will be rarely used for short driving distances ones in a while is it safe to just pour the whole bottle it into the engine oil without draining the oil later since it will burn off at some point. I know this isn’t going to fix the issue but at least a good start to prolong the engine’s life. Any suggestions and or opinions will greatly appreciate.

https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and-transmission-fluid/engine-oil/b/brand/liqui-moly


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Posted by: @legendary1

this specific one with the link listed below

The link shows motor oils, not a specific additive.

Posted by: @legendary1

is it safe to just pour the whole bottle it into the engine oil without draining the oil

No, "overfilled blows seals", don't do it.

Posted by: @legendary1

I know this isn’t going to fix the issue but at least a good start to prolong the engine’s life.

Worn metal isn't going to be replaced by any liquid product.
Posted by: @legendary1

Any suggestions and or opinions will greatly appreciate.

You can check the PVC valve to make sure it's operating correctly. Also could try ATS 505 CRO Oil System Treatment  Scotty's recent video shows how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N88lc0ZJYFc

 

 

 

 


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Posted by: @legendary1

Bought this liqui-moly that you add to the engine oil

It's snake oil. The only thing it will do is make your wallet lighter.

Posted by: @legendary1

Any suggestions and or opinions will greatly appreciate.

Don't waste your money on those kind of products. Nothing you pour into the oil is going to help a worn or damaged engine or fix defective parts.


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